Sleep Dentistry for Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment has been a misunderstood dental procedure in the past. It’s often associated with dental pain due to the discomfort patients experience because of a tooth infection.
The truth is that a root canal is responsible for eliminating discomfort and preserving your natural tooth. The procedure is even more comfortable when performed with dental sedation.
Your Sleep Dentistry Brisbane team offers two excellent options for sedation dentistry with general anaesthetic (GA) and IV sedation.
When Do I Need a Root Canal?
When your tooth becomes infected, it can become quite painful and uncomfortable. Some patients experience a constant toothache that keeps them from their everyday activities. Some other signs and symptoms of a tooth infection are:
- Tooth sensitivity to temperature
- Facial swelling
- A white pimple or blister on the gums near the infected tooth
- Tenderness or pain when biting or chewing
If you notice these symptoms, it’s essential not to ignore them since a tooth infection won’t resolve independently. Root canal therapy immediately relieves discomfort while also eliminating your infection.
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment begins with our dentists numbing the area around the infected tooth to ensure you don’t feel anything. Then, they will carefully remove the infected tissues from your tooth and ensure that the inner canals of your tooth are free of infection before sealing it with a temporary filling.
After giving the tooth time to heal, we’ll rebuild and strengthen it with a permanent filling or crown. Rebuilding the tooth with a permanent restoration ensures that you’ll still have all the functions for chewing and eating that you enjoyed before your tooth infection.
Root Canal Treatment Is Comfortable with Sleep Dentistry Brisbane
Dr Asad and his team ensure you’re comfortable with dental sedation in Brisbane during root canal treatment.
IV sedation delivers medication intravenously so our dentists can monitor and adjust the levels to your needs. Patients experience deep relaxation during IV sedation and may even feel like they’re sleeping, yet they’re still responsive.
GA is delivered in a hospital setting with the help of an anaesthesiologist specialist who monitors heart rate and vital signs throughout the procedures. Patients are sleeping with GA and will have no memory of their treatment.
Allowing yourself time to recuperate and recover after sedation dentistry is essential. Plan to rest over the next few days and follow your post-operative instructions for a smooth recovery.
Learn More About Sedation Dentistry in Brisbane
Dr Asad and his team at Sleep Dentistry Brisbane serve patients in Brisbane and nearby communities. He travels to several dental clinics to deliver IV sedation and uses two local hospitals for GA.
You can learn more about our services by booking an initial evaluation with Dr Asad.
